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One of the most exciting trucks to be revealed in 2020, the Hummer EV is scheduled to enter production next year at Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center. Now known as Factory ZERO, this plant is also the stomping ground for the Cruise Origin fully autonomous ride-sharing vehicle.
Turning our attention back to the Hummer electric pickup truck, the Edition 1 sold out in 10 minutes according to a dealer who spoke to the Detroit Free Press on the condition of anonymity. “GMC has enough orders to fulfill the first year of production,” and pre-orders currently number 10,000.
I'm pretty sure what you’re thinking right now, but any comparison with the Ford Bronco First Edition is pointless. No fewer than 7,000 units are spoken for, and at $60,800 for the two-door body style, the range-topping trim level pales in comparison to the $112,595 sticker of the Hummer EV Edition 1.
The dealer who spoke to The Detroit Free Press has also mentioned an interesting piece of information. Similar to the Ford Motor Company doubling the production numbers of the Bronco First Edition from 3,500 to 7,000, GMC is “evaluating if they can build more.” There goes the specialness of the Hummer EV Edition 1 out of the window, but looking at the bigger picture, you’re much better off waiting until February 2021 to put a deposit down.
That’s the month the Hummer SUV will be revealed in near-production spec. GM has offered a sneak peek of the family-sized sibling last month at the Barclays Global Automotive Conference, but if you really want a bed instead of a trunk, do wait for the more affordable trim levels of the Hummer EV.
3X is the next step down from the Hummer EV Edition 1, and GMC will roll this specification out in the fall of 2022 from $99,995, including destination. Spring 2023 is when the 2X will launch at $89,995, while the entry-level EV2 is planned for the spring of 2024 at $79,995 with a two-motor layout.
On that note, did you know that GMC dealers have to pony up $140,000 to $150,000 to be allowed to sell Hummers? This money is reportedly needed for two 240-volt charging stations, at least one 480-volt fast-charging station, two 12,000-pound (5,443-kg) lifts, a 14-by-24-foot (4.2-meter-by-7.3-meter) stall, and an 8,000-pound (3,628-kg) forklift.
I'm pretty sure what you’re thinking right now, but any comparison with the Ford Bronco First Edition is pointless. No fewer than 7,000 units are spoken for, and at $60,800 for the two-door body style, the range-topping trim level pales in comparison to the $112,595 sticker of the Hummer EV Edition 1.
The dealer who spoke to The Detroit Free Press has also mentioned an interesting piece of information. Similar to the Ford Motor Company doubling the production numbers of the Bronco First Edition from 3,500 to 7,000, GMC is “evaluating if they can build more.” There goes the specialness of the Hummer EV Edition 1 out of the window, but looking at the bigger picture, you’re much better off waiting until February 2021 to put a deposit down.
That’s the month the Hummer SUV will be revealed in near-production spec. GM has offered a sneak peek of the family-sized sibling last month at the Barclays Global Automotive Conference, but if you really want a bed instead of a trunk, do wait for the more affordable trim levels of the Hummer EV.
3X is the next step down from the Hummer EV Edition 1, and GMC will roll this specification out in the fall of 2022 from $99,995, including destination. Spring 2023 is when the 2X will launch at $89,995, while the entry-level EV2 is planned for the spring of 2024 at $79,995 with a two-motor layout.
On that note, did you know that GMC dealers have to pony up $140,000 to $150,000 to be allowed to sell Hummers? This money is reportedly needed for two 240-volt charging stations, at least one 480-volt fast-charging station, two 12,000-pound (5,443-kg) lifts, a 14-by-24-foot (4.2-meter-by-7.3-meter) stall, and an 8,000-pound (3,628-kg) forklift.
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